New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agency is seeking a New Business Development Director to drive growth by identifying new business opportunities within the events and exhibitions sector. This role requires proven experience in business development, lead generation, and preparing proposals for high-profile clients, particularly in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in new business development within events, exhibitions, or production industry.
• Experience managing the entire sales cycle.
• Familiarity with the pharmaceutical or Life Sciences sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and nurture new business opportunities to increase revenue.
• Lead generation, prospecting, and qualifying opportunities.
• Prepare winning proposals and secure contracts.

Skills

Business Development

Lead Generation

Networking

Proposal Preparation

Job description

New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Client: Blank Space Recruitment

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Overview

An excellent opportunity for a New Business Development Director to join a truly global agency specializing in delivering innovative experiences, events, and exhibitions for high-profile clients.

The Agency

This full-service events and communications agency collaborates with well-known global brands, mainly in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. They organize large-scale congresses for thousands and smaller meetings for hundreds, with complex logistical elements across various international destinations. The agency is expanding and seeking a New Business Development Director to support its growth strategy.

The Role

This autonomous yet collaborative role involves identifying and nurturing new business opportunities to increase revenue and enhance the agency's global presence. Responsibilities include lead generation, prospecting, qualifying opportunities, presenting credentials, responding to RFPs, leading pitches, and securing contracts. The role requires working with internal and external stakeholders, preparing winning proposals, and attending events to engage new contacts. Some travel may be involved.

About You

Candidates should have proven experience in new business development within the events, exhibitions, or production industry. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical or Life Sciences sectors is a plus but not essential. Candidates must have experience managing the entire sales cycle, networking at industry events, and securing new business for an agency.

This is a senior-level opportunity to join a leading agency during an exciting growth phase.

For more information on other opportunities, contact us today! We specialize in marketing, events, production, audiovisual, creative, communications, and advertising roles.